Tag: Crop Diversification
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Lentil Planting Surges Across Australia as WA Trials Boost Record-Breaking Potential
Lentils Break Ground Across Australia Lentils are moving from niche rotations into a broader farming legacy across Australia. ABARES data suggest that the pulse could break its production record as plantings swell from the southern grain belt into Western Australia and Queensland. This growth aligns with a strategic shift in rotations, where lentils are valued…
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DA Encourages Visayan Farmers to Shift from Rice to Corn Production
Introduction The Department of Agriculture (DA) is actively encouraging rice farmers in the Visayas region to consider diversifying their crop production by exploring corn cultivation. This initiative aims to enhance the country’s agricultural output and address the growing demand for corn. The Importance of Corn Production During the recent 18th National Corn Congress-Visayas Cluster held…